History and Listing

Hartlip War Memorial

The Hartlip War Memorial was unveiled in around 1920 to commemorate the local men lost in the First World War.

The memorial is a well-executed design, consisting of a rough-hewn granite cross on a plinth bearing a dedicatory inscription. There are additionally five sets of memorial tablets set into an arc around the cross, with further inscriptions. The memorial is a good example of its type for the period, with the stone surround to the cross giving the memorial a strong presence on The Street in the centre of Hartlip Ancient Village.

The memorial has group value with listed buildings located nearby, most notably the Grade I-listed Church of St Michael immediately to the north-west and the listed monuments within the churchyard. On the opposite east side of The Street is Hartlip House, listed Grade II.

The inscriptions remain clear, and the memorial continues to reflect the intentions of those who erected it almost a century ago, standing as a poignant testament of the impact of the First World War on the local community.

It is clear that the memorial meets the criteria for listing and is recommended at Grade II. We have considered whether powers of exclusion under s1 (5A) of the 1990 Act are appropriate, and consider that they are not.

CONCLUSION

After examining all the records and other relevant information and having carefully considered the architectural and historic interest of this case, the criteria for listing at are fulfilled. The Hartlip War Memorial is therefore recommended for listing at Grade II.

 

REASONS FOR DESIGNATION DECISION

Hartlip War Memorial is recommended for listing at Grade II for the following principal reasons:

Historic interest:

* as an eloquent witness to the tragic impact of world events on the local community, and the sacrifices it made in the conflicts of the C20.

Architectural interest:

* as a good example of a rough-hewn cross memorial for the period.

Group value:

* with the Grade I-listed Church of St Michael to the north-west and the other listed monuments within the churchyard, in addition to listed houses on the opposite east side of The Street.

 

Historic England Advice Report 21 April 2022